The Town of Oakville is reviewing election sign regulations and asks residents to provide their input. The short online survey is open until July 12, 2021, and will help town staff develop recommendations to the town’s Sign By-law. Revisions will be presented for Council’s approval later this year.
“I encourage residents to take five minutes out of their day to complete the online survey,” said Mayor Rob Burton. “With an upcoming election in 2022, your feedback is vital in shaping election sign regulations in Oakville.”
The current Sign By-law 2018-153 includes some of the following regulations
- Signs can only be on display for 45 days before election day
- Sign support requirements (wood posts with a diameter of 2 inches or less or metal posts with a diameter of ¼ inches or less)
- Restrictions on locations where signs may be placed (not within 5 feet of a fire hydrant or only permitted on main roads)
- Permit requirements (election candidates must apply for a permit, with a fee that is refundable if by-laws are complied with)
The questionnaire will take less than five minutes to complete and will be anonymous. Residents will have the option to provide an email address if they would like to receive updates on the review, including a public information meeting planned for September.
Staff will be presenting recommendations to Council this fall.
To learn more about regulations for election signs, read Sign By-law 2018-153.
